Xia Le smiled. "Don't rush. This is an entirely new path. We'll have to figure everything out afresh."
Orochimaru nodded.
Then he looked at everyone present.
"My laboratory needs more funding!"
Fugaku froze for a moment and glanced at Xia Le.
He truly had no idea what Orochimaru was researching.
"No problem. We'll give your research our full support!"
Xia Le answered without hesitation.
At that, a smile appeared on Orochimaru's face. "I intend to study the differences between the various kekkei genkai in the Ninja World."
"This will take considerable time and effort."
He paused.
"I can't conduct the research alone."
"As for everything else, I'm not concerned. You can decide."
Chapter 515: Taking Akatsuki to greater heights
Researching kekkei genkai?
Orochimaru's words stunned everyone present, then their eyes began to flicker with interest.
Kekkei genkai were undoubtedly unique, innate talents in this world. Those who possessed them enjoyed a natural advantage, starting from a stronger position than ordinary people.
There were also many differences between the various kekkei genkai.
In Konoha, for example, the two great clans, the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan, possessed Wood Release and the Sharingan respectively.
The Hyuga's Byakugan was another powerful kekkei genkai. Developing it to its highest level would awaken the Pure Eye.
Other villages likewise possessed many powerful kekkei genkai.
Examples included the Kaguya's Shikotsumyaku in the Hidden Mist Village of the Land of Water, and the Kurama Clan's control over the five senses.
Kekkei genkai held countless mysteries, perhaps even the origin of chakra itself. Unraveling them might make it possible to command even greater power.
"That's an excellent subject for research."
"We'll give your research our full support, myself included."
Xia Le spoke up.
He now possessed Wood Release, the Sharingan, the Rinnegan, the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan, and other